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Pharos
Drive GPS 135 Portable Navigation Device
User’s Manual
User Instructions for Operating
the Pharos Drive GPS 135
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Pharos Legal Notices Copyright Pharos Drive GPS 135 User’s Manual NOTE: Record the device ID, serial number, purchase date, and place of pur- Pharos and the Pharos logo are registered trademarks of Pharos Science & chase information in the space provided below. The serial number is indicated Applications, Inc. Other products or system names appearing in this document on the label affixed to your Pharos device. All correspondence concerning are trademarks or registered trademarks of their res
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Pharos Warnings and Notices For your safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. WARNING: Try not to expose the Drive GPS 135 to extreme temperatures GPS satellite signals cannot typically pass through solid materials (except for long periods of time. glass). GPS location information is not typically available inside buildings, tun- nels, or underground parking lots. FCC Warning The Drive GPS 135 PND has been tested and found to comply with the limits A minimum of four G
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Pharos Table of Contents Chapter 1 Drive GPS 135 PND Features and Specifications ........ 5 5.3 MP3 .................................................................................................20 1.1 Pharos Drive GPS 135 PND features ................................................5 5.3.1 Using the MP3 player. ............................................................20 1.2 Drive GPS 135 Specifications ...........................................................5 5.3.2 To enter into the dif
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Pharos Chapter 1 Drive GPS 135 PND Features and Specifications Table 1: Drive GPS 135 dimensions and specifications 1.1 Pharos Drive GPS 135 PND features The Pharos Drive GPS 135 Portable Navigation device is a powerful multifunc- Category Item tion GPS navigation and entertainment device. Memory Extension SD Memory Slot • Compact size and lightweight 3.5" Touchscreen, 320 x 240 pixel, TFT, 16.7M Display • Integrated GPS receiver for GPS navigation colors • Embedded SD card slot ensuring ampl
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Pharos Table 1: Drive GPS 135 dimensions and specifications Category Item Cold Start (very first start 45 sec (typical) time) Warm Start (after fix and 35 sec (typical) power-off >= 4hrs) Hot Start (after fix and 1 sec (typical) power-off < 4hrs) Car Adapter Input Rating 12-24V Output Rating 5.0V, 2A Power Indicator Blue, non-blinking Certificates eMark AC Adapter (Optional) AC-Rating 110-240V, 50-60Hz DC-Rating 5.0V, 2A Certificates CE, FCC, TUV Protection Class II, LPS USB Activesync Cable
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Pharos Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the hardware interface of the Pharos Drive GPS 135 and 2.1.2 Front Panel its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system Figure 1: Front Panel View operations are also discussed. NOTE: Although the Drive GPS 135 Li-Polymer rechargeable battery comes approximately 30% charged, before using, it is best to connect the AC adapter and plug to power socket and fully charge the battery 8 hours. 1 2.1 Hardware ove
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Pharos Figure 2: Top and Bottom view Figure 3: Left and Right side view 1 3 1 2 2 5 4 Table 3: Top and Bottom controls Table 4: Left and Right panel controls No. Function No. Function 1 On/Off The main power/battery on/off switch. 1 Earphone Standard 3.5” earphone jack. 2 Reset Restarts your device with a soft reset. 2 USB input Connects to the USB cable. 3 DC Power input For Adapter or car charger FM/TMC 4 For FM/TMC reception (applicable depending on SKU) antenna 5 SD slot Accepts a SD (Secur
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Pharos Figure 4: Drive GPS 135 mounting cradle with slots for car mount 2.2 Mounting the Drive GPS 135 in your vehicle The Drive GPS 135 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger to help install your device in your vehicle. The car mount kit uses a suction cup on the wind- shield to offer flexible mounting options for the Drive GPS 135 WARNING: Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable mounting a
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Pharos 8. The car charger LED indicator will glow blue when powered. 9. Plug the car charger into the side of the Drive GPS 135 and position the cord to an appropriate location. NOTE: The car mount included may look different than the ones shown in this user’s manual. However, the operation is similar. NOTE: Your car may be required to switch the vehicle ignition into the accessories position to power the cigarette lighter. Your Drive GPS 135 will not charge with the ignition off. WARNING: T
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Pharos Chapter 3 Using the Drive GPS 135 2. Tap the center of the target as it moves around the screen. 3.1 Drive GPS 135 Operating Basics After fully charging the Drive GPS 135, it is ready to be used. You can now turn it on to calibrate the screen. After screen calibration, proceed to system set- tings configuration. 3.2 To turn on and calibrate the device: 1. Turn on your device the first time by turning on the main on/off switch on the top of the device. You will use this power button fo
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Pharos 4. Tap the Up Arrow in the top left to set the language and return to the Sys- 3.3 To configure system settings: tem Menu. If you intend to start using your Drive GPS 135 at once, we recommend that you configure the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user preferences can be set up later. 1. Tap “System” in the Main menu. 2. Tap “Language” on the System Menu panel. 5. To set the system date and time, tap on the Date arrow, Time arrow and Time Zone arrow in the Date
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Pharos 6. Tap the correct Year, Month and Day by tapping on the + or -. 10. Next, tap “Time Zone” in the “Date & Time” Menu. Select the correct 7. Tap the Up Arrow in the top left to set the Date and return to the “Date & Time Zone by tapping on the left and right arrows. Time” Menu. 11. Tap the Up Arrow in the top left to set the Time Zone and return to the 8. Tap the “Time” in the “Date & Time” Menu. You will see the window “Date & Time” Menu. below. Select the correct time by tapping on th
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Pharos 3.4 Additional System settings Other System setting can be used to view and adjust your device current prefer- ences. Navigate from the System Menu. 3.5 Backlight 1. Tap the Backlight icon in the System Menu. 2. Adjust the Backlight brightness. 3. Adjust how long you want to wait before Backlight goes into power sav- ings mode while using battery power source. 4. Adjust how long you want to wait before the Backlight goes into power savings mode while using an external power source (AC ad
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Pharos 3.6 Volume 3.7 Battery 1. Tap the Volume icon in the System Menu. 1. Tap the Battery icon in the System Menu. 2. Tap + or - to set default system sound volume. 2. You can view the remaining batter power in the top bar. 3. Tap the Up arrow to save and return to the System Menu. 3. Adjust how long you want to wait before the Hot Key LEDs turn off auto- matically. NOTE: Check Hot Keys backlight (LED) turn on when pressed. To conserve battery power, these settings should be set to lowest val
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Pharos 4. You can calibrate the device from this screen. 3.8 System Information 1. Tap the System Info. icon in the System Menu. 2. You can view the OS version, GPS firmware version and other system information. 5. For Factory reset, a screen will appear confirming you want to reset your device. 3. Tap the “Calibration” icon in the System Info. NOTE: Why perform a GPS reset? If the previous GPS fix position was more than 500 km or 12 hours apart from your current position and time, it will ta
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Pharos Chapter 4 Synchronization with a PC 4.1.2 To insert a storage card: 4.1 Exchanging data between the Drive GPS 135 and your PC Hold the device securely, then push the card into the slot until you hear an audi- ble system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within 4.1.1 Using the SD slot the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot. The Drive GPS 135 has an SD slot compatible with a range of SD storage cards that you can use to back
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Pharos 4.2 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Use Microsoft ActiveSync to exchange information between your Drive GPS 135 and a computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform. If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the Microsoft ActiveSync from the Drive GPS 135 Companion CD. 4.2.1 Minimum installation requirements: • Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later • Ha
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Pharos 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once ActiveSync is installed on your computer, you can use it to transfer files After installation, the ActiveSync icon will appear on your computer’s system (i.e. MP3 files/photos) between your device and your computer. tray (on the lower right-hand corner of the screen). For more detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync on your computer, click Help, then Microsoft ActiveSync Help. You can also use Explore
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Pharos Chapter 5 Entertainment 5.1 Drive GPS 135 Player 5.2 Using the different media players The Drive GPS 135 is a fully capable multimedia player that can enhance your 5.3 MP3 portable entertainment. In addition to its navigating function, the Drive GPS Enjoy your favorite music on the road. The program features: 135 is also a mobile entertainment tool that lets you enjoy digital music, and • Support for MP3, WMA, and WAV files view photos. These functions make the Drive GPS 135 a true
